St. John the Divine

St. John the Divine is one of the most beautiful treasures in New York City. It was built as a place of prayer to welcome all of the diverse beliefs and nationalities this city represents. Construction started in 1892 and still isn't finished, though unlike the Segrada Familia in Barcelona you can't see the ongoing work from the facade or the interior.

It's so exciting to witness the construction of a building like this. I love imagining the countless generations of people that will walk through those arches after I'm gone, and to think that they'll enjoy a finished product that won't even exist in my lifetime. It makes you feel like part of history - think of all the people who walked past the construction sites for Notre Dame or Westminister Abbey and wondered if they were ever going to finish that thing!

I spent this glorious afternoon (65 degrees, sunny and one of the last pleasant fall afternoons of the decade!) prowling the grounds with my camera. Here are some of my favorite shots. 

           

Posted on Sunday, Nov 15, 2009